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On the recordFebruary 13, 2003
Preventing terrorism with weapons of mass destruction must become the central organizing security principle of the 21st century.
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Dick Lugar
Republican · Indiana

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Discussing the importance of addressing terrorism and WMDs in the 21st century.

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